Hello Parents and Students,

We are excited to share a TSIA Preparation Newsletter designed to support students as they prepare for upcoming TSIA assessments. This newsletter includes helpful study resources such as practice tests, skill-building links, and recorded tutoring sessions from our district’s TSIA support program. These resources allow students to review key concepts, practice test-taking strategies, and revisit lessons at their own pace.

This newsletter is being shared with all 9th and 10th grade students because, at some point during the 9th or 10th grade year, students will take the TSIA English, Writing, and Math assessments. Individual campuses will communicate directly with students and families regarding which specific test(s) their student will take and the timing of those assessments. Our goal in sharing these resources now is to ensure that students and families have access to preparation materials early and can begin reviewing them as needed.

Whether a student attended the live tutoring sessions or is looking for additional preparation materials, the resources in this newsletter are intended to help build confidence and strengthen readiness for the TSIA exam.

Why Take the TSIA2?

Texas House Bill 3 mandates that every school district in Texas measure students' progress toward college, career, and military readiness (CCMR). Each district selects the most appropriate assessment to gauge this readiness, and Richardson ISD has selected the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2 (TSIA2) for your students.

While the TSIA2 is no longer required for Dallas College admissions for students with fewer than 15 college credit hours, taking the exam still offers benefits. It enables students interested in enrolling in dual credit courses during summer, fall, or spring to have their scores reviewed for course eligibility. All students should take the TSIA2 and aim to do their best.

Learn More About the TSIA2

All Richardson ISD 9th and 10th-grade students in Algebra II (or higher) and English II will be given the opportunity to participate in an untimed TSIA2 assessment at no cost to them or their families. Your high school campus will register your students for the test.

The TSI Assessment (TSIA) is part of the Texas Success Initiative program designed to help your college or university determine if you are ready for college-level coursework in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.TSIA2 results help Richardson ISD assess if students are on track to be college and/or career-ready by graduation (https://web.risd.org/ccmr/). Passing scores also allow a student to enroll in college courses and be exempt from developmental classes when beginning college. This in-person online/untimed test is composed of 2 parts: Mathematics and English Language Arts.

Mathematics - 20 multiple-choice questions covering quantitative reasoning, algebraic reasoning, geometric and spatial reasoning, probabilistic and statistical reasoning.
English Language Arts – 30 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay. Multiple-choice questions will assess text analysis and synthesis, content revisions, and editing for conventions. The 300-600-word essay is scored based on purpose, focus, organization and structure, sentence variety and style, mechanical conventions, and critical thinking.

Focus area for Math

Focus on:

–Linear equations and inequalities

–Quadratic equations

–Functions and graphs

–Probability and Statistics

–Word problems (real-world scenarios)

Focus area for RLA

Focus on:

–Main idea and supporting details

–Inferences from textual evidence

–Author’s purpose and tone

Study Strategy:

–Assign reading passages and quizzes focused on main ideas and inferences.

–Engage in culturally relevant text

Focus area for Writing

Focus on:

- Sentence structure and grammar

- Essay revision and clarity

- Thesis statements and supporting arguments

Keywords linked in each paragraph

Study Strategy:

-Practice editing essays and peer review to identify errors in logic.

TSIA Tutoring: Watch the Recordings Anytime

If you missed one of our live TSIA tutoring sessions—or just want to review the strategies again—you’re in luck! Each session is recorded and available for you to watch anytime. These videos walk through important TSIA skills, sample questions, and test-taking strategies to help you feel more confident and prepared for the exam.

Main Idea TSIAENGLISH.2.3.26

Inference SkillsTSIAENGLISH.2.10.26

Vocabulary in ContextTSIAENGLISH.2.17.26

Authors' Purpose & ToneTSIAENGLISH.2.24.26

Fact vs Opinion & Evaluating ClaimsTSIAENGLISH.3.10.26

Fact vs Opinion & Evaluating Claims TSIAENGLISH.3.10.26

Algebraic Reasoning pt. 1TSIA MATH2.5.26

Algebraic Reasoning pt. 2TSIA MATH 2.12.26

Quantitative Reasoning pt 1. TSIA MATH 2.19.26

Quantitative Reasoning pt 2TSIA.MATH 2.26.26

Geometric ReasoningTSIA.MATH 3.5.26

Probabilistic and Statistical Reasoning TSIA MATH 3.12.26

Practice for the Test

Download and practice the TSIA2 test questions by visiting the College Board Accuplacer site at http://bit.ly/3X5gzuZ.

Richardson ISD will also provide all sophomores with an opportunity to participate in TSIA2 activities over the next few weeks to help them prepare for the assessment.

A. TSI Practice Tests (TSIPracticeTest.com)/TexQuest

Free practice exams that simulate the real TSI.

B. Accuplacer Practice App

Offers official practice questions for TSI.

C. Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/

Free resources aligned with college-level math and reading/writing skills.

•The TSIA2 Site for Texas Students

•TSIA2 Resources on EBSCO’s Learning Express, part of TexQuest

•LoneStar College TSIA2 Prep

•Test Guide Free TSIA2

•TEA’s Site for TSI and TSIA2 Resources

•The CB’s Site for TSI

The Day of the Test

Students will take the in-person online/untimed TSIA 2 at their home campus. Please read the following information to help make your testing day run much more smoothly.

· Students will not need a calculator, as one is provided through the testing platform

· Bring your Chromebook and charger

· Phones, smart watches, headphones, etc., will not be allowed

Questions about Testing at My High School Campus

If you have any questions about TSIA testing at your campus, please reach out to your campus testing coordinator or campus administrator over testing.

TSIA Parent Info and Study Guides

Let's Prepare for your TSIA2 Test

Why Take the TSIA2?

Learn More About the TSIA2

Focus area for Math

Focus area for RLA

Focus area for Writing

TSIA Tutoring: Watch the Recordings Anytime

Practice for the Test

EBSCO LearningExpress Login Page

The Day of the Test

Questions about Testing at My High School Campus

Why Take the TSIA2?

Learn More About the TSIA2

Focus area for Math

Focus area for RLA

Focus area for Writing

TSIA Tutoring: Watch the Recordings Anytime

Practice for the Test

TexQuest Online Login for more TSI Practice TexQuest Online Login for more TSI Practice

The Day of the Test

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Questions about Testing at My High School Campus